Guadalajara to Cancún (GDL–CUN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
GDL–CUN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Volaris and Viva lead the route. The flight covers 1,062 miles in approximately 2h 44m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y4 Volaris Also: F9, TK | 31 | 32N, 32Q | 2h44 | – | – | F9, TK |
| VB Viva Also: AV | 24 | 320 | 2h48-2h56 | – | – | AV |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Cancún from Guadalajara
| Metric | GDL→CUN | AGU→CUN | BJX→CUN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from GDL | – | 103 mi | 123 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| Weekly flights | 96 | 12 | 60 |
| Flight time | 2h 44m | 2h 33m | 2h 30m |
Travel Essentials
GDL: CST · CUN: EST
When it's 6:00 PM in Guadalajara, it's 7:00 PM in Cancún.
Authorised airport taxis operate from a voucher desk inside each terminal. Fares to the Hotel Zone run MXN 350–550 (USD $17–28) and to downtown Cancún MXN 200–300. Purchase tickets inside before exiting to avoid touts. ADO buses depart from outside Terminal 2 to downtown Cancún for MXN 102 and continue to Playa del Carmen and Tulum.The Tren Maya connects Terminal 4 to Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and the broader Yucatán Peninsula. Car rental desks are located in all terminals; driving is straightforward on Highway 307.
Tropical climate with two distinct seasons. Dry season (December–April) brings warm, sunny weather at 25–32°C with low humidity, the peak tourist season and most reliable flying conditions. Wet season (May–November) is hot, humid, and prone to heavy afternoon downpours; thunderstorms can cause short ground delays.
Hurricane season runs June through November, peaking in September–October. Major storms (e.g., Wilma 2005, Zeta 2020) can close the airport for 12–48 hours. Monitor forecasts carefully from August through October. September is statistically the highest-risk month.
GDL–CUN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from GDL to CUN
Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) and Cancún International Airport (CUN) are connected by nonstop service from Volaris and Viva. With 96 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
GDL to CUN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from GDL to CUN is about 2 hours 44 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,062 miles (1,709 km). There are approximately 96 weekly flights outbound and 90 return, totaling 186 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Adolfo López Mateos, Querétaro Intercontinental and Felipe Ángeles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Aguascalientes (AGU), Silao (BJX) and Morelia (MLM).